Whatcom County schools ranked by test score
Latest Smarter Balanced + WCAS year (2024-25). 8 schools in Whatcom County, Washington with reported Science scores. Washington state average: 52.2%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaine High School BLAINE · Blaine School District | High | 61.9% | +9.7pp |
| 2 | Bellingham High School Bellingham · Bellingham School District | High | 54.0% | +1.9pp |
| 3 | Nooksack Valley High School Everson · Nooksack Valley School District | High | 53.2% | +1.0pp |
| 4 | Ferndale High School Ferndale · Ferndale School District | High | 51.7% | -0.5pp |
| 5 | Lynden High School LYNDEN · Lynden School District | High | 46.7% | -5.5pp |
| 6 | Sehome High School Bellingham · Bellingham School District | High | 46.7% | -5.5pp |
| 7 | Mount Baker Senior High DEMING · Mount Baker School District | High | 35.0% | -17.2pp |
| 8 | Squalicum High School Bellingham · Bellingham School District | High | 17.4% | -34.8pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the Smarter Balanced + WCAS % Met or Exceeded Standard threshold on the latest available Smarter Balanced + WCAS Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Whatcom County, Washington with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the Washington statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full Washington ranking.